Don Henley
Awards & Honours
13
Awards Won
4
Honours
3
Rankings
4
Covers
2
Records
Don Henley's achievements span decades of musical excellence and cultural impact. As a member of the Eagles, he holds the record for the best-selling album by an American band with Hotel California. His solo work earned him two Grammy Awards and five MTV Video Music Awards. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2001. The Kennedy Center Honors recognized his lifetime contributions to American culture in 2015. His environmental advocacy through the Walden Woods Project further distinguishes his legacy.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
Inducted as a member of the Eagles.
Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction
Inducted for his songwriting contributions.
Kennedy Center Honors
Recognized for lifetime contributions to American culture.
Guinness World Record
The Eagles hold the record for the best-selling album by an American band.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Singers of All Time
Top 100 Artists of All Time
100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock
Magazine Covers
Rolling Stone
1976-12-02
Eagles Issue
Rolling Stone
1985-09-12
Solo Career Highlight
People Magazine
1985-06-17
Environmental Activism Profile
Vanity Fair
2016-11-01
Legacy of the Eagles Post-Glenn Frey
Records & Feats
Best-Selling Album by an American Band
The Eagles' Hotel California holds the Guinness World Record for the best-selling album by an American band.
Highest-Selling American Band
The Eagles have sold over 150 million albums worldwide, making them the highest-selling American band in history.